Sydney teen leads Oz eves to win over Kiwis in World Twenty20 final

BARBADOS – Sydney teenager Ellyse Perry starred with the ball as the Australia’s women’s cricket team won the World Twenty20 championship with a hard-fought three-run victory over New Zealand in Bridgetown, Barbados.

Down 2-14 in the third over after captain Alex Blackwell chose to bat, Australia fought … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Sydney teen leads Oz eves to win over Kiwis in World Twenty20 final.

Tiger Woods’ mistresses caught in heated back-and-forth public fight

NEW YORK – Defamed golfer Tiger Woods’ alleged mistresses Rachel Uchitel and Joslyn James are caught in a heated back-and-forth public fight.

Uchitel started the brawl on Friday when she told TMZ.com that James has misused her mistress powers by doing strip shows.

James is now taking aim at … Read more »».

Collingwood now wants two World Cup wins!

BARBADOS – Having helped England secure the World Twenty20 Cup this year, skipper Paul Collingwood has said he would now love to see the country’s football stars lift the FIFA World Cup in South Africa in eight weeks’ time.

Collingwood hopes England’s seven-wicket victory over Australia … Read more »».

Three Lions to donate World Cup fees to charity

LONDON – England’s players have agreed to donate their World Cup match fees to charity and launch a new awareness ???campaign.

Fabio Capello’s team fly out to a pre-tournament training camp in Austria today and World Cup fever is now beginning to set in.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard claims the players will not lose touch with real [..] Read the original article: here.

Kaneria’s Test future in jeopardy over fixing arrest

SYDNEY – Pakistani leg spinner Danish Kaneria’s Test future is in jeopardy after he was arrested and latter released on bail during a betting probe in England.

Kaneria is free to play and would be eligible for the series against Australia in …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Kaneria’s Test future in jeopardy over fixing arrest.

Losing wickets early cost Australia World T20 title: Clarke

BARBADOS – Skipper Michael Clarke has said that had Australia not lost early wickets, it would not have crashed to a seven-wicket defeat against England in the World Twenty20 final in Barbados on Sunday.

“Losing those three wickets early certainly didn’t help us and put a lot of pressure on …. Read the original article  : here.

BCCI officials to discuss IPL financial dealings during Modi’s tenure

MUMBAI – The top brass of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to begin a meeting here with officials of the event management company International Management Group (IMG) during which they will seek details of the financial …. Original article  : BCCI officials to discuss IPL financial dealings during Modi’s tenure.

India’s Ashis Roy completes 103rd marathon

WASHINGTON – India’s grand old marathon man Ashis Roy has added yet another feather to his cap completing his 103rd marathon in Bob Potts Heritage Rail Trail Marathon in York, Pennsylvania.

At 77, the oldest of 400 participants, Roy finished the 26.2 mile run along the loose gravelly cycle track along the heritage rail line on …. Source  : Gaea News Network.

Haddin fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

DUBAI – Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Brad Haddin has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during his team’s seven-wicket defeat against England in the final of the ICC World Twenty20 at Kensington Oval.
Haddin was charged with a Level 1 offence under article 2.1.3 of the code, which …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Haddin fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct.

Hamels starts strong, Phillies complete road sweep of Brewers with 4-2 victory

Phillies win 4-2, complete road sweep of Brewers

MILWAUKEE – Cole Hamels pitched into the seventh inning despite giving up back-to-back home runs and the Philadelphia Phillies extended the Milwaukee Brewers misery at home with a 4-2 victory Sunday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Hamels helped out on offense, too, delivering a sharp RBI double in … Read more : Hamels starts strong, Phillies complete road sweep of Brewers with 4-2 victory.

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Flying High: Philly routs Montreal 6-0 in opener of East Finals

Flyers rout Canadiens in East finals opener

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Flyers are about to find out what it’s like to play from in front. It’s been a while since the NHL’s comeback kids have been the ones being chased.
Fresh off a stirring Game 7 win over the Boston Bruins that capped a rally from three … Read more : Flying High: Philly routs Montreal 6-0 in opener of East Finals.

Erika DeSouza scores 14, Dream send Fever to second straight loss, 66-62

DeSouza scores 14, Dream beat Fever 66-62
ATLANTA – Erika DeSouza had 14 points and 11 rebounds and Atlanta held Indiana to four points in the fourth quarter to beat the Fever 66-62 Sunday night.

The Fever (0-2), led by seven points in the third quarter and 58-53 entering the fourth, but only made one basket until … Read more : Erika DeSouza scores 14, Dream send Fever to second straight loss, 66-62.

Phelps wins 200-meter individual medley at Charlotte UltraSwim

Phelps swim to victory in 200 IM at Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Michael Phelps left Charlotte UltraSwim with three medals in four individual events, one narrow loss, and a new sense of motivation.
Phelps wrapped up the weekend by winning the 200-meter individual medley, an event he hadn’t competed in since last summer, by holding off Eric …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Phelps wins 200-meter individual medley at Charlotte UltraSwim.

Cowboys QB Romo having to pass on PGA Tour qualifying chance to throw passes at practice

Cowboys Romo to throw passes instead of teeing off

IRVING, Texas – Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is going to miss his tee time while practicing football.
Romo earned a spot in open qualifying Monday for the Byron Nelson Championship, this week’s PGA Tour event only a few miles down the road from the Cowboys’ practice facility.
Except … Read more : Cowboys QB Romo having to pass on PGA Tour qualifying chance to throw passes at practice.

US midfielder Alejandro Bedoya to report late for training camp ahead of World Cup

Bedoya to report late for World Cup training camp

PRINCETON, N.J. – Midfielder Alejandro Bedoya was given permission to remain with Sweden’s Orebro for Monday’s match before reporting the following day to U.S. training camp ahead of the World Cup.
Players began arriving Saturday, and many went to Philadelphia on Sunday to take physicals.
Midfielder Benny Feilhaber was …. Read the original article  : US midfielder Alejandro Bedoya to report late for training camp ahead of World Cup.

Australia’s Scott rallies to win Texas Open for first tour victory since 2008

Scott makes Texas Open first tour win since ‘08

SAN ANTONIO – Deep in the heart of Texas, Adam Scott only saw Australia. Harsh scrubland off the fairways that reminded him of Brisbane and sandbelt greens that looked like home.
“I had a feeling Aussies would do well here this week,” Scott said.
None better than him.
Rallying from … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Australia’s Scott rallies to win Texas Open for first tour victory since 2008.

Brewers P Davis has ‘mild’ inflammation in membrane surrounding heart, expects to miss 2 weeks

Davis out with ‘mild’ inflammation near heart

MILWAUKEE – Having already been through one significant scare, Milwaukee pitcher Doug Davis was rightly concerned when he woke up early Saturday morning and felt as if he might be having a heart attack.
Fortunately for Davis, doctors instead diagnosed him with pericarditis, an inflammation of the membrane surrounding the …. Source  : Brewers P Davis has ‘mild’ inflammation in membrane surrounding heart, expects to miss 2 weeks.

Pineiro pitches 4-hitter, Abreu homers as Angels beat Athletics 4-0

Pineiro pitches 4-hitter, Angels beat A’s 4-0

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Joel Pineiro pitched a four-hitter for his sixth career shutout, Bobby Abreu hit a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Angels completed a three-game sweep of the Oakland Athletics with a 4-0 victory on Sunday.
Pineiro (3-4) struck out five, walked one and threw just 98 pitches. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Pineiro pitches 4-hitter, Abreu homers as Angels beat Athletics 4-0.

Larry Dixon takes 52nd career Top Fuel win at Atlanta, ties Joe Amato for 2nd

Dixon takes 52nd career Top Fuel win at Atlanta

COMMERCE, Ga. – Larry Dixon roared to his 52nd career Top Fuel win on Sunday at the Southern Nationals.
Dixon tied Joe Amato for second on the NHRA career list behind Tony Schumacher, winning his fourth event of the season with a pass of 311.49 mph in 3.913 … Read more »»».